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EA51 BTX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,433 mi
Last recorded126,433 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,433 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 126,433 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,635 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,677 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 115,677 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 70,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 66,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,056 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2010 51,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2008 46,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,913 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,390 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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EA51 BTX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA51 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA51 BTX registered?

EA51 BTX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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